Agri Politics
Agriland survey: Michael Healy-Rae top choice for agri minister
A majority of Agriland readers who took part in a snap survey over a 24-hour period have indicated that they would...
Agri Politics
Beef News
Opportunity for further significant beef price increases - Hanrahan
A shortage of beef across all of Ireland’s key markets is creating the opportunity for further significant price increases, according...
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Calf milk replacer range with Opti-Skim sees expansion
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Agri Politics
Fianna Fáil members vote to ratify programme for government
Fianna Fáil members have voted to formally ratify the programme for government at a special Ard Fheis in Dublin today...
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On the record: New govt needs to address 'disconnect' with farmers - Gorman
As the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) celebrates 70 years since its founding this year, president Francie Gorman said that challenges...
Agri Politics
More EU funding needed for animal disease outbreaks - MEP
An Irish MEP has called for increased funding to address the ongoing threat of animal diseases to be included in...
Agri Politics
Senator: Family farms 'absolute priority' in programme for govt
A Fine Gael Senator has said that Ireland’s family farms are “an absolute priority” in the new draft programme for...
Agri Politics
Programme for government 'a lost opportunity for farmers' - Kenny
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture Martin Kenny has described the draft programme for government as lacking in substance for farming...
Agri-Business
Mercosur analysis bolsters beef farmer concerns - Gorman
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that new analysis of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement shows the “real danger for...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Agri Politics
Watch: Heydon refuses to be drawn on ministerial speculation
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Martin Heydon has refused to be drawn...
Agri Politics
ICSA: Govt must 'deliver' on agriculture commitments
Commitments set out in the draft programme for government to “support farmers and the agri-food sector by using every policy...
Agri Politics
Agriland survey: Who should be the next Minister for Agriculture?
The next Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine will have no shortage of priorities awaiting decisions or action before...
Agri Politics
Programme for government aim to oppose Mercosur deal lauded
MEP for the Midlands North West constituency, Ciaran Mullooly, has welcomed the Irish Government’s commitment in the programme for government...
Agri Politics
New chair of IFA Pigs and Pigmeat Committee elected
Michael Caffrey, a pig farmer from Cavan, has been elected chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Pigs and...
Agri-Business
Watch: Macra meeting hears generational renewal concerns
Around 50 people attended a Macra meeting in Co. Limerick last night (Wednesday, January 15) to share their concerns around...
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Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
Agri Politics
Farmers need specifics around government supports - INHFA
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has welcomed key elements included in the draft programme for government. However,...
Agri-Business
Commissioner: Mercosur deal is a 'win-win'
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is a “win win” deal that paves the way for new export opportunities for EU companies...
N.Ireland
MP accuses Reeves of 'burying her head in the sand'
Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart, has challenged the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves to prioritise the repair of her...
Agri Politics
Programme for government must deliver for young people - Macra
The new programme for government needs to deliver for young people and make “substantive investments in rural youth”, according to...